ASTM D6995-05
Historical Standard: ASTM D6995-05 Standard Test Method for Determining Field VMA based on the Maximum Specific Gravity of the Mix (G mm )
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ASTM D6995
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is intended to be used for a rapid field determination of voids in mineral aggregate (VMA) of hot mix asphalt (HMA). It provides equations for calculating the VMA based on the asphalt content of the mix and its maximum specific gravity (G mm ). It is intended that this should be used for the rapid 'field' determination of VMA during Quality Control (QC) operations at HMA plants, particularly where the specific gravity of the aggregate is highly variable.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
D854 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Water Pycnometer
D2041 Test Method for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
D2172 Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen From Bituminous Paving Mixtures
D2726 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
D6307 Test Method for Asphalt Content of Hot-Mix Asphalt by Ignition Method
Keywords
HMA; Field VMA; QC;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 93.080.20 (Road construction materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D6995-05
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